Harvest Time for the Native Americans of the Great Basin

Which Native American tribe from the Great Basin area is mentioned in the passage?

• Washoe

• Navajo

• Cherokee

• Sioux

What activity did the Washoe tribe members participate in during the harvest?

• Archery and foot races

• Fishing and hunting

• Pottery making

• Weaving baskets

Why was it important for the Washoe people to gather pine nuts just before they ripened?

• To prevent animals from eating them

• To ensure they were sweet

• To make them easier to roast

• To sell them at the market

What did the Washoe people do with the pine nuts after roasting them?

• Ground them into flour for bread

• Used them as decoration

• Fed them to animals

• Traded them with other tribes

In which season did the Washoe tribe come together to harvest pine nuts?

• Fall

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

What was one of the nighttime activities during the pine nut harvest?

• Dancing and praying

• Storytelling

• Building shelters

• Painting

What was the purpose of saving a large part of the pine nut harvest?

• For the cold winter months

• To trade with other tribes

• To plant more trees

• To use as medicine